How Many Syllables In Rotten?
2syllables
Rotten has 2 syllables, rott-en. It is a disyllabic word.
rotten
/ˈrɒt.ən/ UK /ˈrɑː.t̬ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rott.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/rɒt.ən/
Division By Letters
rott-en
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rotten
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | r | ɒ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Rotten Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rotten?
Rotten has 2 syllables, rott-en. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrɒt.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in rotten?
The first syllable, rott, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rotten?
Rotten has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rotten into syllables?
By sound, rɒt.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, rott-en.